John F. Gallo, 90, late of Wauwatosa, formerly of Kenosha, passed away Tuesday, October 16th, 2007, at Ruth Hospice in West Allis, WI. Born in Kenosha on December 27, 1916, he was the son of the late Orlando and Marie (Cerminaro) Gallo. He attended Bain Elementary School and Washington Jr. High School before graduating from Kenosha High School. He was in the United States Navy during World War II. On June 8, 1940, he married Adeline M. Falba in Kenosha. She passed away June 18, 1993. He had worked at Simmons Co., Vincent McCall and American Motors before opening his own company, J & R Gallo, Ltd., retiring in May of 1996. Surviving are his son, Robert R. Gallo of Oak Creek, WI; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Jess) Cretney of Mukwonago, WI, and Robert J. (Brenda) of Oak Creek, WI; and three great-grandchildren, Mary and Shawn J. Cretney of Mukwonago, WI, and Dominic S. Gallo of Oak Creek, WI. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Dominik, Ralph, and Michael; and three sisters, Millie, Jennie and Helen. Private funeral services were held on Friday, October 19th, at Proko Funeral Home. Interment was in St. George Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53140Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit John's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rick and Paula Gallo and Family
Dear Bob, and family - Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing our your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. May he rest in peace, and may you always cherish his memory.
Barbie Falba Chapman
October 25, 2007
Dear Bob,I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, my Uncle John. I wish I could have been there for you as he was when I lost my Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Barbie
Uncle Burt Doty
October 24, 2007
He has been missed many times since he moved from Kenosha. I am so sorry that we couldn't communicate. He has done many favors for me and I have done many favors for him as well---we were not only Brothers-in-law, but friends. I appreciate all the times he planted flowers both on his parents' and sisters' graves and on my wife, Millie's, gravesite.I am disappointed that I could not bid him my last farewell in person.I shall pray for him, and for you, too, Bob.I would appreciate a response from you.
Bill and Barbara Morrissey
October 22, 2007
Bob, we offer you our sympathies and hope that Uncle Johns last days were comfortable. May he find peace.We're disappointed that you chose not to invite his relatives and friends to the funeral services.Bill and Barbara Morrissey
Charlotte Gallo Sepanski
October 20, 2007
My prayer for Uncle John is that he rest in Peace. Char